We got our first snow fall of the winter on Friday.  So winter fishing has begun.  The sun was out today so Paul and I headed out fishing.  With a fresh snow fall it’s a lot easier to see if any one has been to the stream lately.  We were definetly the first people out since Friday.

Winter Fly Fishing takes some getting use to.  You really need to think about each step you take and every cast you make.  Falling down in the snow and getting wet or taking your gloves off to often to fix your line is a sure way to shorten the fishing trip.

Winter Fly Fishing is a great way to get out of the house and enjoy nature.  We took a good number of breaks to warm up the hands but it was great to be on the water.

We used flies ranging from 18-22.  Smaller flies are a must in the Winter.  The bugs in the water this time of year are small.

Casting can be tough with ice building up on your line so each cast counts.  Fish are feeding but they are not overly active.  Your drift needs to be in the feeding lane and at the right depth for the fish to take it.